Alba Berlin vs Virtus Bologna

The EuroLeague is set to deliver another thrilling encounter as Alba Berlin faces off against Virtus Bologna. Both teams are looking to make a statement in this matchup, with Alba Berlin aiming to bounce back from a challenging start to the season, while Virtus Bologna seeks to solidify their position among the league's top contenders. With passionate fans on both sides and high stakes at play, this game promises to be an exciting battle.

Alba Berlin has been enduring a difficult stretch, dropping eight of their last nine EuroLeague home games. Their recent form hasn’t been much better, with just two wins in their last five matches. While their offense has struggled—ranking 16th with just 79.2 points per game—they’ve shown some efficiency inside the arc, sitting eighth in two-point shooting (55.1%) and fourth in assists (19.7 per game).

Alba Berlin's most recent game ended in an away loss. Partizan prevailed 85–71.

In their most recent match, Virtus Bologna lost. On the road, the score versus Crvena Zvezda was 88-52.

Alba prevailed in their most recent meeting. enjoying a victory over Virtus, 90-88 (OT). Virtus has won four of the last five head-to-head encounters.

Their latest outing was a disappointing 71-85 loss to Partizan, where only Johannes Thomas made a notable impact with 16 points (5/8 FG). One of the key challenges for Alba is their lack of experience—they field one of the youngest rosters in the competition, leading to inconsistency in performances. However, there’s a silver lining ahead of their clash with Virtus: the team has no injury concerns, giving them a full squad to work with.

Virtus Bologna are enduring a rough stretch, having dropped eight straight games. The team struggles on both ends of the floor, ranking in the lower half in most offensive and defensive categories. Their scoring woes are particularly concerning, as they average just 77.7 points per game—one of the lowest in the league. Unsurprisingly, 12 of their last 13 games have seen total points stay under 168.5.

Their recent road game against Crvena Zvezda (52-88) was among their worst performances this season. Key players like Shengelia and Clyburn had trouble finding their rhythm, with the team managing just 36.4% shooting from the field. Despite being one of the most experienced squads in the competition, Virtus Bologna has struggled to turn that into results. This is even more surprising given their relatively healthy roster, with only Diouf sidelined due to a knee injury.